GPS Reception and Waterproofing ideas? How does the 3G GPS work with the otterbox?
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Plastic and rubber typically would not block GPS signals. You may lost a small amount of signal strength, so your fix may be off slightly, but probably not more then a few extra meters. The case is not waterproof (so dont submerge it) however, is significantly water resistant, so if the phone is holstered, and on the outside of your backpack, it should be well protected. The iphone is pretty well sealed to start with, and with the amount of protection this case provides, it should be very safe. I had a defender series on my blackberry curve, and because of the trackball, it had a hole in the center of the skin part, and i've used it in driving rain without any issues.
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The "cell tower" connectivity is back hauled over your internet connection. There is an Ethernet connection on the back of the unit that you use to connect to your router. The GPS thing is required for it to work. I'm not sure exactly they require it, but I'm guessing it has to do with their service areas or something. Calls and texts work pretty well, but you are going to have to get the little good receiver near a window. It has a fairly long cable, maybe 12-15 or something like that.
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Its best to contact Verizon or which ever carrier you might use to get accurate answer. I have always the bundled services as eventhough I mostly call and text, sometimes might want to goggle something or use the gps app.
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Yes I'd like to know too how a GPS system would work with this holder. It seems you would constantly be looking down--not terribly safe? Anyone have any experience? Thanks jc
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I didn't compare it to the otterbox. I didnt know if they had one out when I bought mine. Yes there are two parts. You install the plastic and then the silicone. It fits VERY VERY cleanly. I take it out to construction sites and have dropped and it's pretty durable. It doesn't have protection for the screen though. I would say it's moderately water rsisitant.
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I was also wondering the same thing. Has anyone found out yet? I checked the otterbox website too and couldn't find a thing
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The one I got was an Otterbox and said it was waterproof - I sent it back bc it was way way too bulky - I didn't check out the waterproofing but there is protocol where you submerge it (without phone) to check for waterproof ness - I got a life proof case which is also waterproof - it is less bulky but you have to use an extension for the earphones - so if you listen to a lot on your phone that could be a negative
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Thanks for the offer and reply but my Otter Box has the plastic screen protector fused to the rubber body of the case which should make it somewhat water resistant. So I don't want to void the integrity of the seal. Wish it would have worked as your product would solve the vision and protection problems most owners want
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I've used mine outdoor and the GPS is disabled. Still worked (I was within WiFi connectivity for cloud syncing).
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Sorry I have the 3GS, I know very old, but it works just fine. I don't know if the models have changed that much on the outside.
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Works great as long as you have a strong 3G signal, which is available along most major highways connected large cities. Rural roads may not have a 3g signal available, which means GPS is not available. GPS and 3G will drain a battery rapidly. You need a high quality car charger to keep up with the battery drain, such as the Motorola car charger.
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If "work" means it fits, yeah, it fits without issue and with a lot of free room.Even 5" screen GPS fits on it.Do not expect it to be waterproof as it says though. It is not.It's at best, splashproof.
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I've just bought an otterbox and discovered this as well. Wish I'd seen these reviews before purchasing. It's a great case but it's for outdoors only.
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No..well not much. Depends how bumpy the road is. If you have a case around your cell such as an Otter box the holder works much better with the box removed. When the Otter was on my cell the phone had a tendacy to slip down till it hit one of the buttons on the cell. Over all I am very happy with the product. From what I can remember they shipped pretty fast also.
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Yes, the phone does get damp after a lot of sweating. The inside plastic actually had sweat beads on it. It is hard enough to get the phone in and out of the armband. I am sure that having anything on it will make it more difficult. I hope that someday, the companies that make these phone protective cases, the kind with belt clips, will also make a clip or holder for running as well. Seems to make the most sense. I hate taking my phone out of my otterbox just to put it in the running armband.
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I bought an UAG case and left the back cover off the phone and let the UAG case hold everything together. It has worked great for over a year. I do not think it will work with the otterbox. My UAG case has a slight curve to the back. The battery works great.
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i have an otter box case on my 3g- not very easy to take off. does it come with an extension/adapter that would allow me to play/charge my iphone 3g while in the protective case? thanks a bunch!teri